26 Activities
Uncovering Corsica; A Wine Exploration Tour and More
Starts from
Ajaccio
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
26
Duration
3 days
Length
435 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Ajaccio
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
435 mi
Patrick Kagereki
Traveller
- Discover the Wines of the Cap Corse.
- Conquer the GR20.
- Detour for a Culinary Experience in Calvi.
- Visit the Citadel of Bonifacio - the Crown Jewel of Bonifacio.
- Walk on the Stairs of Aragon.
- Visit the Domaine Pieretti, Orenga de Gaffory and Domaine Santa Maria.
Your 3-day round trip of Corsica commences in Ajaccio; the largest city on the island. You will head south and you are going to explore 8 of the best wineries. Your trip will take you to Bonifacio, the most southern city. You will marvel at the legendary Citadel of Bonifacio and walk down the stairs of Aragon.
You will then head Eastwards, enjoying the views of the coastal road and spend a night in one of the most fascinating setups in Corse at the Riva Bella. On the second day, you will head to Bastia, and into the heart of the Cap Corse. Some of the wineries you will visit here include Domaine Pieretti, Orenga de Gaffory and Domaine Santa Maria.
Your last day will see you visit one more winery, take a detour in Calvi and lastly hike the GR20 before heading back home.
You will then head Eastwards, enjoying the views of the coastal road and spend a night in one of the most fascinating setups in Corse at the Riva Bella. On the second day, you will head to Bastia, and into the heart of the Cap Corse. Some of the wineries you will visit here include Domaine Pieretti, Orenga de Gaffory and Domaine Santa Maria.
Your last day will see you visit one more winery, take a detour in Calvi and lastly hike the GR20 before heading back home.
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Your 3-day round trip of Corsica commences in Ajaccio; the largest city on the island. You will head south and you are going to explore 8 of the best wineries. Your trip will take you to Bonifacio, the most southern city. You will marvel at the legendary Citadel of Bonifacio and walk down the stairs of Aragon.
You will then head Eastwards, enjoying the views of the coastal road and spend a night in one of the most fascinating setups in Corse at the Riva Bella. On the second day, you will head to Bastia, and into the heart of the Cap Corse. Some of the wineries you will visit here include Domaine Pieretti, Orenga de Gaffory and Domaine Santa Maria.
Your last day will see you visit one more winery, take a detour in Calvi and lastly hike the GR20 before heading back home.
You will then head Eastwards, enjoying the views of the coastal road and spend a night in one of the most fascinating setups in Corse at the Riva Bella. On the second day, you will head to Bastia, and into the heart of the Cap Corse. Some of the wineries you will visit here include Domaine Pieretti, Orenga de Gaffory and Domaine Santa Maria.
Your last day will see you visit one more winery, take a detour in Calvi and lastly hike the GR20 before heading back home.
Patrick Kagereki
Traveller
- Discover the Wines of the Cap Corse.
- Conquer the GR20.
- Detour for a Culinary Experience in Calvi.
- Visit the Citadel of Bonifacio - the Crown Jewel of Bonifacio.
- Walk on the Stairs of Aragon.
- Visit the Domaine Pieretti, Orenga de Gaffory and Domaine Santa Maria.
Travel itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
150 mi2 mi
Vineyards of the South and the Crown Jewel of Bonifacio
Today is a marathon of visiting vineyards, tasting wine and exploring the South of Corsica — so bring along a good appetite and get ready to visit 2 of the best wineries in southern Corsica island.
You are going to need flat closed shoes for todays exploration of the Sardinia area, so bring those with you. There will be breathtaking scenes down south in Bonifacio, so don't forget to carry your camera.
20:30
8 Activities
Day 2
149 mi1 mi
Discovering the Remarkable Wines of the Cap Corse
The Cap Corse, the northern Peninsula of Corsica, has been for hundreds of years been famed as a great source of the best grapes for wine production.
Today, you are going to spend time there and explore a bit Bastia city. There are 3 wineries on the itinerary today, so start the day early to be able to cover all the trip. Please take breakfast at your hotel before leaving to energize!
A charged camera and a tongue ready for some wine tasting is all you need today!
20:00
9 Activities
Day 3
135 mi2 mi
Conquering the GR20
Today, you are first going to taste the best wine in the Balagne region at the Domaine Alzipratu. After that, you will head to Calvi to explore a bit more and learn about the city and enjoy its nice culinary offerings. Your last activity before heading home will be a hike along the legendary GR20 trail.
This is an exciting day! Please bring a water bottle, some adequate hiking boots and sunglasses.
Have fun!
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